Program Director, Taconic Correctional Facility

Hour Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Hour Children is seeking a Program Director for Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, NY. The role oversees family services for incarcerated women and their families, including parenting programs, transportation, and advocacy, with responsibilities spanning program development, budgeting, and compliance.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Justice Services and requires leadership across multiple programs within NYS facilities.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in sociology, social work and/or human services/Criminal Justice.
• LMHC or LMSW preferred, but not required.
• Experience with substance use and rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends, as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates family services programming for women who are incarcerated and their family members including monitoring enrollment of women in classes, use of the parenting center, ensuring curriculum use are updated, develop strategies for continued client and family engagement
• Acts as an advocate and liaison for Hour Children at the prison to maximize success and provide opportunities for incarcerated women engagement into HC services.
• Develop and implement marketing plans, new courses, and continued programming for the women and families which are agreed upon with NYS department of Corrections and Community Services.
• Working with finance team to develop, manage, and maximize budgets to ensure costs are efficiently meet program and revenue goals, where appropriate
• Recruit, assign, support and supervise staff and individuals who are incarcerated including onboarding and training
• Administer annual performance reviews
• Review staffing patterns and roles to ensure they are consistent with program needs
• Work with program manager (assistant) and other staff to supervise and coordinate volunteer services
• Collect program data, analyze, and report outcomes and results
• Collaborate with other Program Directors, Development and Finance to further program and organizational goals
• Ensure program compliance with all laws and organizational policies.
• Update and implement policies and procedures for the various programs as needed
• Comply with DOCCS’s policies and procedures.
• Onboard volunteers
• Serve as a liaison between Hour Children and the other organizations or leaders in the sector to grow and strengthen Hour Children’s reach and impact
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Compassion

Strong supervisory skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

BA or BS in sociology, social work and/or human services/Criminal Justice

LMHC or LMSW

Job description

Program Director, Taconic Correctional Facility

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Description

Job title: Program Director, Taconic

Job location: Bedford Hills, New York

Job type: Full-time Exempt

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

Reports To: Senior Director of Justice Services

Salary: $72,092.80

Job Summary:

Hour Children (HC) is an organization founded to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent, and secure lives. With the support of HC staff who are employed within the correctional facility that serve women in New York State (NYS) Taconic Correctional Facility, the Director is responsible for oversight and programs for all aspects of the Family Service Programs below:

• Visitation and Transportation
• Teen/Pre-Teen Program
• Parenting Education
• Advocacy/Volunteer Program

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and coordinates family services programming for women who are incarcerated and their family members including monitoring enrollment of women in classes, use of the parenting center, ensuring curriculum use are updated, develop strategies for continued client and family engagement
• Acts as an advocate and liaison for Hour Children at the prison to maximize success and provide opportunities for incarcerated women engagement into HC services.
• Develop and implement marketing plans, new courses, and continued programming for the women and families which are agreed upon with NYS department of Corrections and Community Services.
• Working with finance team to develop, manage, and maximize budgets to ensure costs are efficiently meet program and revenue goals, where appropriate
• Recruit, assign, support and supervise staff and individuals who are incarcerated including onboarding and training
• Administer annual performance reviews
• Review staffing patterns and roles to ensure they are consistent with program needs
• Work with program manager (assistant) and other staff to supervise and coordinate volunteer services
• Collect program data, analyze, and report outcomes and results
• Collaborate with other Program Directors, Development and Finance to further program and organizational goals
• Ensure program compliance with all laws and organizational policies.
• Update and implement policies and procedures for the various programs as needed
• Comply with DOCCS’s policies and procedures.
• Onboard volunteers
• Serve as a liaison between Hour Children and the other organizations or leaders in the sector to grow and strengthen Hour Children’s reach and impact
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Please note that Hour Children does not provide sponsorship for employment visas at this time

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Justice Initiatives

Position Requirements

Specifications for Education:

• BA or BS in sociology, social work and/or human services/Criminal Justice
• LMHC or LMSW preferred, but not required
• Experience with substance use and rehabilitation strongly preferred
• Specifications for Experience and Training:
• Model best practices and professional behavior and demeanor for inside and outside staff
• Compassion
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong supervisory skills

Required Qualifications:

• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends, as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • The employees will be required to drive regularly as part of their job responsibilities
• Ability to walk up and down stairs

Position Program Director, Taconic Correctional Facility

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Req Number JUS-26-00002

Open Date 9/11/2026

Location LP Taconic Prison Location

About the Organization Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State. Focused on women and their children, we support families during a mother's incarceration and help families get back on their feet upon release. We do this by providing housing, childcare, job training, and mental health services.

This position is currently accepting applications.